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Catfish: Blackie's Fried Catfish

Source of Recipe


From "Who's Your Mama, Are You Catholic and Can You Make a Roux?"






List of Ingredients



• 2 lbs. catfish fillets
  
• 2 tsp salt
  
• 1 tsp cayenne
  
• 1-1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
  
• 2-1/2 cups flour
  
• Oil for deep-frying
  






Instructions



1. Season the catfish with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne. Put cornmeal and flour in a shallow bowl and season with the remaining salt and cayenne. Mix well.
   
   
2. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a heavy large skillet to 360º F.
   
   
3. Dredge the catfish, several pieces at a time, in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess, and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Repeat the process until all the fish is used.
   
   Makes 4 to 6 servings.